Back In Stride Again!

I’m so happ–pp–yy to see-eee–ee you and meeee…back in stride againnnn!

Side note: Before I reintroduce myself, it’s only right that I stop and pay homage. They all doing it. But Nicholas is one cold cat in that red sport coat, ain’t he? He’s holding down the back row and all. But all eyes on him!

Don’t get me wrong. I’ve never stopped loving the music. In fact, the amazing musical adventures I’ve had over these past couple years has made the love stronger. I just had to get over my exhaustion with writing about it. I’m not entirely sure it won’t return. If it does though, I’ll at least hang a closed sign on the door.

Although some would say that I write “well,” the words have never come easy for me. Some of these posts would take me hours to conceptualize and write. I was burnt out. Then I began to foolishly compared myself to other writers and decided that maybe I didn’t write well enough to even bother. Self-doubt is a bitch. And NOT the business for grown ass women.

What I’ve learned over the past couple years is that it’s about my voice. You used to come here because you liked what I had to say and how I said it. Whether it’s 2 or 22, 222 of you (and I have no plans to HAVE to worry about that), I want to cultivate a community of true music lovers who learn from me as much as I learn from you. Since I stay stuck in the 70s/80s/90s, I need you all to put me on to the good stuff.

Enough of the explanations though. I’m back and I’m veddy happy to be here. I truly appreciate each and every one of you who have asked about my return either through a comment (always a pleasant surprise), through e-mail or on Twitter. You have no idea how much that meant. That “one day” is here! This time, I’m truly not worried about anything but sharing the tunes I’m digging and the adventures I have with my fellow slaves to the music.

As some of you longtime visitors will see, I’ve cleaned up the house a bit. Put some fresh paint on the walls. Straightened out the clutter a bit with the categories and the about page. Same ole Viv though.

I was supposed to re-launch in September with a mix of what I’ve been rocking out to in 2012. However, my mixologist and I work together like Fred and Esther. It’s all love of course! So then as we were nearing the end, he experienced technical difficulties….again. I thought of posting the unfinished mix but ya’ll don’t deserve that. One way or the other, I will bring you my personal Best of 2012.

Yay!!! So glad you’re back in the game. Your site was one of the 1st I found when I was deciding whether or not I would blog. Fast-forward and you have become a soul sister I appreciate your kindness, willingness to share and the musical energy you project. Soulfully yours!

Don’t have me shedding a tear over here! You don’t know how much comments like this mean to me. I’ll be revisiting them over and over when the going gets tough. I am SO glad we connected and look forward to “chasing soul” with you and to spotlighting your journey as well.

I had no idea who you were or what you did till you retweeted me and that brought me here. THIS IS WHY I LOVE TWITTER. Just your “allow me to reintroduce myself” opening was hook enough for me. Now Im gonna dive into reading what was and Im looking forward to whats coming. Welcome back!

Don’t get me to shouting up in here! LOL! Exactly why I love Twitter. Thank you so much for stopping by. I got some deep archives dating back to 2007!. You’ll find most posts in the Feeding the Music Jones Category for now. Enjoy your stay and be sure to subscribe. I am sitting her with a pile of posts to write now.

And don’t leave me in suspense. Let me know your Twitter name so we can connect!

I am very pleased about this. Not just back, but with an Axel F worthy gif too! I must have conjured you up, because I saw your link in my blogroll and thought about your site… and I didn’t remove the link.